drying

I have a lactating doe experiencing diarrhea but I think it may just be her body's way of purging surplus milk from her system since she is in the midst of 'drying off'. I am not asking for parasite and/or disease diagnosis(if the problem persists, I will order a fecal examination); I am just...

I have had dairy goats for a couple months. I think my doe was pregnant when I bought her but the previous owner has put the due date anywhere from November to January. Do I need to dry her up? Do you all dry your pregnant does up before kidding?? Thanks!